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ABOUT AIKIDO IN THAILAND AND RENBUKAN DOJO

In 2504 Aikido has arrived Thailand by Tamura Shihan, an aikido teacher of the Asia University , Tokyo. He sent graduated students holding black belt rank to teach aikido at the College of Physical Education (The National Stadium). We have consistently obtained about technical support from the Aikido World Headquarters, Tokyo.

1962 – 1968

Teaching aikido mainly outside class at the College of Physical Education .

1968

Moving to Budokan dojo ,Yaowarat, Samyod Crime Suppression Division Thai Police, Dolwittaya school, and Engineering Faculty of Chulalongkorn University.

27 May 1968

Demonstration Aikido at the Amporn Garden.

1970

Founding Renbukan, patronized by Kawasaki Thailand , on the 4 th floor building opposite the general post office, Bangrak, Bangkok .

10 Jun 1975

Asking for permission to establish Aikido Association of Thailand leading by Mr.Prapant Chittaputta as the head of the group.

5 Aug 1975

Registering for setting Aikido Association of Thailand and since then Aikido being popular among soldiers, polices, and students.

1 Jan 1982

Moving dojo to Y.W.C.A., Sathorn Road, Bangkok; having Aikido club throughout Bangkok such as Cadet Academy, Royal Thai Navy Academy , Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, Kasetsart University, Wat Leap branch Metropolitan Electricity Authority, Thai-Japan Youth Center and so on.

3 Jan 1982

Praticing aikido at the first day of Aikido Club, Thai-Japan Youth Center and in that year at Chiang Mai University , Wachirawuth School ( Songkla Province ), Ubolrachathani Military camp.

3 Apr 1982

His Majesty the King visiting Thai-Japan Youth Center on the day of Grand opening.

9 Jun 1988

Registering for relocation the association to 893 Pattanakarn Rd. , Klongton, Suan Luang. (Fukakusa Shihan has taught since 1964; now occupies a post of the president of Aikido Association of Thailand and Mr.Prapant Chittaputta is a secretary-general of the association)

1 Jan 1996

Ending dojo of association at Y.W.C.A. because of the building demolished; then temporarily moving dojo to Thai-Japan Youth Center for 3 years ( 1 Jan 1996 – 26 Nov 1998 )

26 Nov 1998

Relocating the Aikido Association of Thailand on 2nd floor , 1521/3 Sukhumvit Rd. , (between Soi 67 and 69) North Phrakanong, Klong Toey, Bangkok 10110 and setting up Renbukan dojo be practicing center of membership till present.

 
 
 
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